Advanced Virtual Reality Research Centre (AVRRC)
The AVRRC is the longest established Virtual Reality Research Centre in a UK University, formally opened on 15th July 1996 by HRH Duke of Edinburgh. It seeks to develop the next generation of digital modelling, simulation and visualisation techniques.
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing EngineeringCaterpillar Innovation and Research Centre
A strategic collaboration between Loughborough University and Caterpillar, the centre aims to discover and develop new engineering processes and components based on recent scientific advances that give a compelling business benefit.
Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering Materials Mathematical Sciences Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing EngineeringCentre for Analytical Science
The centre focuses on the development and application of new measurement systems. Its objective is to understand and discern what fellow researchers would like to know and then to devise, develop or discover the appropriate measurement systems.
ChemistryCentre for Early Mathematics Learning
CEML launched in June 2022 and is a collaboration between Loughborough University, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University College London, University of Nottingham, University of Oxford, University of York, Ulster University and London School of Economics. It studies mathematics development in early years via advanced interdisciplinary research studies on mathematical learning and by working closely with educators.
Mathematics EducationCentre for Geometry and Applications
The centre builds on Loughborough's strong tradition of research in geometry and related areas. It builds on this through an extensive programme of activities including international conferences, world-leading academic visitors and new links with industrial partners utilising applications of geometry.
ScienceCentre for Information Management
The Centre for Information Management's mission is to explore responsible innovation into how organisations create and deploy information. Its work addresses major questions on the use of data, information and associated systems and technologies.
BusinessCentre for Lifestyle Medicine and Behaviour (CLiMB)
CLiMB works to identify and evaluate innovative health behaviour interventions and policies to prevent and treat chronic diseases.
Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesCentre for Mathematical Cognition
The Centre for Mathematical Cognition (CMC) at Loughborough University is a world-leading centre for educationally relevant research on mathematical thinking and learning.
Mathematics EducationCentre for Nonlinear Mathematics and Applications
The Centre aims to focus, support and enhance research activities in nonlinear phenomena, with a particular emphasis on integrable systems, dynamical systems, ergodic theory, stochastic systems, nonlinear waves, nonlinear partial differential equations, biological systems, waves and vortices in geophysical fluid dynamics.
Mathematics EducationCentre for Para and Disability Sport Innovation
The Centre (formerly the Peter Harrison Centre for Disability Sport) makes significant contributions to research and practice in disability sport, leading groundbreaking research and providing sport science support to a number of GB squads.
Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesCentre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST)
CREST carries out world-class research in renewable energy systems, pursuing sustainable energy for present and future generations.
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing EngineeringCentre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC)
The largest research centre of its kind in the UK, CRCC combines social science and humanities approaches for the rigorous exploration of the production and consumption of different forms of communication and creative texts.
Communication and MediaCentre for Research in Social Policy (CRSP)
Over the past 40 years, CRSP has built a reputation nationally and internationally for high quality, applied policy research. The Centre’s biggest role at present is the researching and analysis of A Minimum Income Standard for the UK.
Criminology, Sociology and Social PolicyCentre for Science of Materials
ScienceEmergent Photonics Research Centre (EPicX)
The Emergent Photonics Research Centre (EPicX) is a multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art facility, dedicated to driving advancements in ultra-fast nonlinear optics and photonics.
PhysicsEnvironmental Ergonomics Research Centre (EERC)
The Environmental Ergonomics Research Centre focuses on the the intersection between people and their physical environment, alongside healthcare ergonomics, covering a wide range of topics related to the healthcare system, patient safety and quality care.
Design and Creative ArtsIntelligent Automation Centre for Advanced Robotics and Digital Automation
The centre undertakes fundamental research to create new intelligent automation solutions that will deliver breakthroughs in productivity, agility, efficiency and resilience.
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing EngineeringInterdisciplinary Centre for Mathematical Modelling
The mission of the centre is to develop mathematical models to generate fundamental understanding of matter on all scales ranging from the small microscopic to macroscopic.
Mathematical Sciences ScienceInterdisciplinary Science Centre from Laboratory to Fabrication (Lab2Fab)
Launched in 2018, the Lab2Fab Centre provides a collaborative environment making fundamental science more accessible to support other disciplines and opening up new avenues for funding and routes to impact.
ScienceInternational Centre for Informatics and Disaster Resilience (ICIDR)
The UNESCO Chair aims to advance multi-disciplinary knowledge and harness nascent computing and data technologies to develop methodologies and tools and, enhance global research capacity to better manage multi-hazard risks.
Architecture, Building and Civil EngineeringLoughborough Materials Characterisation Centre
The Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre enables researchers at to carry out high quality characterisation of materials down to the atomic level.
MaterialsNational Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT)
The UK’s primary hub for R&D in low-emission aerospace gas turbine combustion technologies as well as applications within the automotive, marine propulsion and energy sectors.
Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials EngineeringNational Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine
The Centre collaborates across disciplines and institutions to research injury rehabilitation and to transform the way in which physical activity and exercise are used in the prevention, treatment and management of long term conditions.
Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesNational Rehabilitation Centre (NRC)
Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesNIHR Leicester BRC
The Leicester Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) is a collaboration between Loughborough University, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and the University of Leicester. It aims to translate scientific breakthroughs into diagnostic tests, preventions and life-saving treatments for patients.
Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesRolls Royce UTC in Combustion System Aerothermal Processes
This partnership between Rolls Royce and Loughborough University provides critical insight and design capabilities required for Rolls-Royce’s next generation of low-emission propulsion technologies.
Aeronautical and Automotive EngineeringSports Technology Institute
With a track record of design-led innovation and taking novel concepts through to commercialisation, the Sports Technology Institute brings academics, research associates, technicians and PhD students together to conduct wide-ranging research in areas such as athletic footwear, technical apparel, protective equipment, balls, bats, clubs, rackets and fitness equipment.
Sport, Exercise and Health SciencesSustainable Manufacturing and Recycling Technologies (SMART)
The SMART team works to develop new strategies, tools, and technologies that encourage sustainable growth in the manufacturing industry by enabling companies to meet legislative, environmental and ethical standards whilst safeguarding their future prosperity.
Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing EngineeringSustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience (STEER)
STEER is a leading research centre committed to accelerating the transition to inclusive, sustainable and resilient energy systems through innovative research, analysis and capacity building.
Geography and EnvironmentTransport AI Innovation Centre (TRAICE)
The Transport AI innovation Centre (TRAICE) is one of the UK’s largest transport research and innovation centres and the first to offer a fully interdisciplinary approach to address critical transport challenges.
Architecture, Building and Civil EngineeringTransport Safety Research Centre (TSRC)
The TSRC strives to improve the safety of transport users through research expertise in human factors, engineering, psychology, medicine and health sciences, education and social science.
Design and Creative ArtsUK Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Centre (SCALE)
Part of the MIT Global SCALE Network, the Centre is the national hub for supply chain innovation, research, and talent development.
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